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Retained balances on betting platforms after the ban: how to get them back
bet365 after Brazil’s 2026 ban: the 5 Oct 2026 withdrawal deadline, balance refunds through banks and when to contact Caixa.
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Since September 25, 2026, sports betting and online casinos have been banned in Brazil. If you had a balance on bet365 or any other platform and did not withdraw it by October 5, 2026, the process outlined by the government is to wait for automatic refunds through the banks or contact Caixa Econômica Federal.
Ban and withdrawal deadline
The Brasil sem Bets portal, maintained by the federal government, states that the ban on sports betting and online casinos took effect on September 25, 2026. Platforms were required to keep their sites online and allow balance withdrawals until 23:59 on October 5, 2026. This deadline applied to all operators active in the country, including bet365. Those who managed to request a withdrawal within that period should have received the funds in their registered account, following each platform's standard process.
Automatic refunds by banks
For those who did not withdraw by the deadline, the government stated that banks operating with betting platforms will automatically refund balances between October 9 and 14, 2026. This refund does not require any action from the bettor: it is the responsibility of the financial institutions that intermediated the transactions. The sources consulted provide no details on how accounts will be identified or whether there is a minimum amount for these refunds. The process may take longer for some individuals, especially if the registration details on the platform differ from their banking information.
The role of Caixa Econômica Federal
If you do not receive your funds within the October 9–14, 2026 period, the guidance from the Brasil sem Bets portal is to contact Caixa Econômica Federal starting October 14. The archived sources do not specify which Caixa channels should be used for this service, nor do they clarify whether the process will be in person, through the app, or by phone. There is also no confirmed information on required documentation or the timeframe for Caixa to complete the refund.
Limitations of this guidance
Check whether your withdrawal was processed
If you requested a withdrawal before October 5, 2026, check the statement of the bank account or digital wallet linked to the platform. If the funds have not been credited, record the date and the confirmation number of your request.
Wait for the automatic refund
Between October 9 and 14, 2026, banks that operated with betting platforms are expected to refund balances automatically. Monitor your statement during this period.
Contact Caixa Econômica Federal
If the funds do not appear in your account by October 14, 2026, contact Caixa Econômica Federal from that date onward. There is no public confirmation of which channel to use, but have your personal documents and platform registration receipts on hand.
File a complaint if necessary
If none of the previous steps resolve the situation, you can file a complaint with consumer protection agencies such as the Procon in your state or through the consumidor.gov.br platform. Keep screenshots and transaction receipts.
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| Step | Period | Responsible party |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary withdrawal through the platform | Until October 5, 2026 | Betting platform |
| Automatic refund | October 9–14, 2026 | Banks that operated with the platforms |
| Assistance for unreturned funds | From October 14, 2026 onward | Caixa Econômica Federal |
bet365-specific situation
bet365, like all other operators active in Brazil, was subject to the same shutdown rules. The sources consulted do not provide specific information on the volume of complaints against bet365 or on any differentiated procedures adopted by the company to refund balances. Without access to the operator's support pages, it is not possible to list direct contact channels. The refund timeline described by the Brasil sem Bets portal applies broadly to all platforms.